Job Description

We are looking for a

Financial Controller

to lead and optimize Taiv's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strategic foresight as we scale. This role will be responsible for overseeing all core financial processes, driving automation, and embedding financial best practices across the company.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Taiv at a high-growth stage and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future.

Who We Are

Taiv is a fast-growing tech startup located in Winnipeg, Canada. Taiv uses AI to make business TV more fun, engaging, profitable, and easier to manage, starting with bars and restaurants. We've built proprietary technology that uses computer vision to watch live TV and improve the content with contextually-aware commercials, content, and games. Our tech also automates the manual AV tasks that venues have to do every day, making bar management easier, standardized, and more profitable. We're venture-capital-backed and graduated from Y Combinator, the world's top tech accelerator, in winter 2020. Program alumni include Airbnb, Instacart, DoorDash, and others. (www.ycombinator.com/topcompanies).

What You'll Be Doing

Oversee all core financial functions, including AR, AP, payroll, commissions, rev-share payments, and expense reimbursements. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting with minimal errors across all recurring financial tasks. Drive industry-leading financial processes, controls, and best practices to support company growth. Automate financial operations and reporting in collaboration with engineering, targeting a 25% quarterly efficiency gain. Own the month-end close process, ensuring books are closed within 2-3 weeks. Lead the preparation and filing of corporate returns (Canada, US) within 3 months, including SR&ED, in collaboration with external accountants. Maintain compliance with all regulatory filings, including WCB, CRA, and state payroll, ensuring zero penalties. Develop and maintain real-time, automated reporting dashboards across all departments. Manage banking, cash flow, and currency risk to ensure optimal financial stability. Lead financial modeling and forecasting to support strategic decision-making and capital planning. Expand access to non-dilutive funding sources, including grants and government incentives. Assist with equity and debt raises, working closely with the leadership team to ensure sufficient liquidity.

Who You Are

CPA with 5-10+ years of private industry accounting experience

(startup experience a plus). Highly tech-savvy with

advanced Excel/GSheets and QuickBooks experience

(scripting ability a plus). Detail-oriented,

high ownership mentality

, and consistently meets deadlines. Strong understanding of

venture-backed startup financial management

. Entrepreneurial mindset: able to conceptualize and implement new financial processes from scratch.

Compensation

$105,000 - $130,000 per year

Perks

Employee stock options 100% employer-covered health benefits Flex-time & unlimited paid vacation Gym membership Catered lunches 3x per week Dog-friendly office Hybrid work model

Schedule

Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Winnipeg, MB: can reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Diversity and Inclusion at Taiv

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We pledge to never discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or age.
If you're excited to build and optimize financial operations in a fast-growing tech startup, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Winnipeg, MB R3A 0A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you a CPA with 5+ years of private industry experience?
Work Location: In person